Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Gaging Connectors

NOTE

When performing pin depth measurements, use different orientations of the

 

gage within the connector. Averaging a minimum of three readings, each

 

taken after a quarter-turn rotation of the gage, reduces measurement

 

variations that result from the gage or the connector face not being exactly

 

perpendicular to the center axis.

 

 

11.Compare the average reading with the observed pin depth limits in Table 2-2 on page 2-4. If the pin depth is outside the limits, follow the procedure “Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth.”

12.Loosen the connection between the gage and the sliding load, and remove the sliding load from the gage.

13.Leave the centering bead installed on the sliding load if you are going to adjust the pin depth. Carefully remove the centering bead from the sliding load if you’re going to use it for an electrical calibration. If the centering bead does not come out of the sliding load easily, loosen the center conductor pull-back nut, and press the center conductor cap to extend the center conductor. This should expose the centering bead so that it may be removed. Retract the center conductor and retighten the pull-back nut.

If the centering bead still will not come out, hold the sliding load with the connector end pointed down. Move the sliding element up, then quickly down. The trapped air behind the centering bead helps eject it.

CAUTION Damage can occur to the sliding load during the removal of a centering bead that has slipped too far into the sliding load. If you’re going to perform an electrical calibration, prevent damage by removing the centering bead immediately after gaging the sliding load pin depth. The sliding load will not perform to its specifications if the centering bead is not removed from the sliding load before an electrical calibration.

Figure 3-5 Gaging the Sliding Load Pin Depth

Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth

The sliding loads in this kit have a setback mechanism that allows the pin depth to be set to any desired value. The pin depth of the sliding load is preset at the factory. The pin depth should not have to be reset each time the sliding load is used, but it should be checked before each use.

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85054-90049 specifications

Agilent Technologies 85054-90049 is a high-performance calibration kit designed for vector network analysis across a wide range of frequencies. This kit is an indispensable tool for engineers and technicians involved in the measurement and characterization of RF components, ensuring accuracy and reliability in their testing processes.

One of the main features of the 85054-90049 calibration kit is its ability to provide accurate calibration across multiple frequency bands, including microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. This versatility is crucial for professionals who work with different types of RF devices, such as amplifiers, filters, and antennas. The kit supports a frequency range of up to 67 GHz, making it suitable for a variety of applications in the telecommunications and aerospace industries.

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